Question 1

how long is the recovery from a vasectomy?

Accepted Answer

2   days: Most men are ready to return to normal activities after 2 to 3 days of rest.  If the procedure is done on a friday, they can be back at an office job on monday.  They should avoid heavy lifting, manual labor, or sex for at least a week.

Question 2

what is the recovery like following a vasectomy?

Accepted Answer

1 week: Return to full activity including sex in 1 week. Remember, you will still have active sperm for up to 12 weeks after the snip so use protection.

Question 3

how long is the recovery time after a vasectomy?

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Vasectomy: Recovery time is usually 2-3 days after an uncomplicated vasectomy.  However, it is generally recommended to avoid strenuous activity for at least 2 weeks. www.peedoc.com @drhtay.

Question 4

what is the recovery like after a vasectomy? complications? how successful?

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A few days of pain: A vasectomy involves cutting the tube that transports sperm from the testicles to the outside, preventing fertilization. Recovery is generally fairly rapid, with a few days of pain. Complications can include swelling and infection. Success is typically well over 90%. I would recommend the no-scalpel procedure, which heals quicker.

Question 5

why can a vasectomy fail?

Accepted Answer

Recanulation: Sometimes, a patient can recanulize, meaning  a tract forms around the procedure.  We don't know why this occurs. This is a rare occurrence, but if you've performed this procedure enough, you've seen it happen.   There is no 100% sure way of permanent sterilization, unfortunately.

Question 6

are vasectomies reversible?

Accepted Answer

Vasectomy: In some cases, yes, but there is no guarantee.

Question 7

where do i go for vasectomy?

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To a local urologist: To a urologist. When no more kids are wanted in the future... meaning, if a parent were to lose his current kids in a tsunami, war, or an earthquake, and then feel he is far enough along in his life not to start over with new babies, then it would be fine to have a vasectomy for "birth control." Vasectomies are permanent and eliminate the need to worry about accidentally getting anybody pregnant.

Question 8

does getting a vasectomy hurt?

Accepted Answer

Vasectomy: Most patients admit to very little pain after and short lived pain during the numbing part of the procedure.

Question 9

i want to have vasectomy done ?

Accepted Answer

Ok.: Urologists perform that procedure.  Just make sure your baby-making days are really over, as it's not predictably reversible.

Question 10

should i get a vasectomy at 21?

Accepted Answer

No: Most people, myself included, would strongly advise against you having a vasectomy at age 21.  This says nothing about requiring you to have children in the future.  This simply allows you to keep your options open because you will learn as time goes on that life changes and your desires and impressions will change.  Keep your options open. Vasreversal requests are much more common in men who had vas done at young age. Avoid the heart ache.

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